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Wanderlust: 80% of Canadians plan to travel in 2021

Wanderlust: 80% of Canadians plan to travel in 2021

But most Canadians don't plan on crossing the border anytime soon.
Canada researchers investigating acai berry to fight COVID-19

Canada researchers investigating acai berry to fight COVID-19

The hope is that early intervention with acai could help prevent some of the disease's worst symptoms, which can lead to hospitalization and death
West Van cops bust massive house party of up to 300 teens

West Van cops bust massive house party of up to 300 teens

Promoted event which drew hundreds of young people broke COVID-19 safety rules
Vancouver Trump tower operator declares bankruptcy

Vancouver Trump tower operator declares bankruptcy

Hotel operator has $4,795,409 in liabilities and $1,104,588 in assets
60% of restaurants in Canada could close within 3 months

60% of restaurants in Canada could close within 3 months

The campaign aims to put a spotlight on the current situation faced by Canada’s restaurants amidst COVID-19.
New border fence near Vancouver isn’t keeping Americans and Canadians apart

New border fence near Vancouver isn’t keeping Americans and Canadians apart

The U.S. Customs and Border Patrol says it is a matter of 'safety'

Canada hires thousands of migrant farm workers. Why?

COVID-19 laid bare cracks in the country's food system. Cracks that run deeper than disrupted supply chains and empty shelves. Cracks that tie together sky-high farm debt, land speculation, and Canada’s reliance on migrant agricultural workers.
Petition to legalize natural psychedelic drugs in Canada signed 13,000 times

Petition to legalize natural psychedelic drugs in Canada signed 13,000 times

"In the midst of an overdose crisis, accompanied by the causes of trauma, anxiety and depression, a wider range of treatment modalities, including those informed by ancient and indigenous knowledge, are urgently needed."
New study says Canadians see COVID vaccine as key to return to normal

New study says Canadians see COVID vaccine as key to return to normal

However, a big concern for many Canadians are potential side effects of a new vaccine
Smokey haze coming from U.S., Siberia

Smokey haze coming from U.S., Siberia

The Prince George Fire Centre is advising the public that the visible smoke or haze seen in the areas of Prince George, Vanderhoof and Fort St. James is nothing to worry about locally.